The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) convened an advisory committee to adopt rules for calculating the reimbursement of an out-of-network provider for emergency or other covered inpatient or outpatient services provided at an in-network health care facility. The rule was adopted December 18, 2018, and became effective January 1, 2019.

Public Meetings

The Balance Billing Reimbursement Rulemaking Advisory Committee meeting is open to the public. The meeting can be live streamed at: www.oregon.gov/DCBS/Pages/video-hearings.aspx. Limited time is available at the meeting to present comments in person. Whether individuals submit comments in person or not, all individuals who wish to submit public comment are strongly encouraged to do so in writing via email to INS.Rules@oregon.gov